IMC Chicago Portfolio holdings
IMC-Chicago, a key arm of IMC Trading founded in 1989 by Rob Defares and René Schelvis in Amsterdam, is a proprietary trading firm and market maker headquartered in Chicago since opening its first overseas office there in 2000. Employing over 650 of IMC’s 1,600+ global workforce, it operates at the heart of North America’s financial hub, trading equities, options, futures, and other derivatives on major exchanges like the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) and Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE). Known for its technology-driven approach, IMC-Chicago leverages advanced algorithms and low-latency systems to provide liquidity across more than 100 global venues, evolving from a trading outfit with strong tech to a tech company that trades. Under CEO Rob Defares, the firm emphasizes innovation, quantitative strategies, and a collaborative culture, making it a powerhouse in the U.S. derivatives market.
Top Buys
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
VOO
|
+$143M |
| 2 |
iShares Russell 2000 ETF
IWM
|
+$100M |
| 3 |
ProShares UltraPro QQQ
TQQQ
|
+$39.9M |
| 4 |
iShares Core S&P 500 ETF
IVV
|
+$37.4M |
| 5 |
ProShares UltraPro Short QQQ
SQQQ
|
+$25.4M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Meta Platforms (Facebook)
META
|
+$271M |
| 2 |
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
|
+$254M |
| 3 |
Invesco QQQ Trust
QQQ
|
+$173M |
| 4 |
Amazon
AMZN
|
+$83.4M |
| 5 |
Advanced Micro Devices
AMD
|
+$39.8M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 0.16% |
| 2 | Communication Services | 0.1% |
| 3 | Industrials | 0.07% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 0.06% |
| 5 | Financials | 0.04% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
151
CALL
United Parcel Service
UPS
$96.8B
| $43.4M | 0.06% |
237,500
+63,900
| +37% | +$11.7M |
|
152
PUT
United Airlines
UAL
$38.4B
| $43M | 0.06% |
1,213,800
-21,000
| -2% | -$922K |
|
153
CALL
lululemon athletica
LULU
$13.3B
| $42.9M | 0.06% |
157,300
-13,600
| -8% | -$4.36M |
|
154
CALL
Twilio
TWLO
$31.6B
| $42.8M | 0.06% |
510,900
+122,300
| +31% | +$13.7M |
|
155
PUT
AbbVie
ABBV
$449B
| $42.7M | 0.06% |
279,100
+66,300
| +31% | +$10.1M |
|
|
156
Meta Platforms (Facebook)
META
$1.64T
| $42.7M | 0.06% |
264,785
-1,406,993
| -84% | -$271M |
|
157
CALL
State Street SPDR NYSE Technology ETF
XNTK
$2.1B
| $41.7M | 0.06% |
606,500
+185,700
| +44% | +$21.6M |
|
158
CALL
State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLF
$55.4B
| $41.7M | 0.06% |
1,324,400
-184,400
| -12% | -$6.37M |
|
|
159
PUT
State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLF
$55.4B
| $41.2M | 0.06% |
1,310,200
-502,600
| -28% | -$17.4M |
|
160
CALL
NIO
NIO
$12.2B
| $41.2M | 0.06% |
1,897,000
+225,400
| +13% | +$4.14M |
|
161
PUT
Pfizer
PFE
$142B
| $41.2M | 0.06% |
785,800
-302,600
| -28% | -$15.4M |
|
162
PUT
Lam Research
LRCX
$386B
| $41.1M | 0.06% |
965,000
-526,000
| -35% | -$25M |
|
163
CALL
VanEck Durable High Dividend ETF
DURA
$38.1M
| $41.1M | 0.06% |
176,500
+27,500
| +18% | +$867K |
|
164
PUT
Johnson & Johnson
JNJ
$602B
| $41M | 0.06% |
231,100
+41,200
| +22% | +$7.34M |
|
|
165
PUT
United Parcel Service
UPS
$96.8B
| $40.7M | 0.06% |
223,000
+12,300
| +6% | +$2.24M |
|
166
CALL
General Motors
GM
$69B
| $40.6M | 0.06% |
1,277,100
+221,000
| +21% | +$8.29M |
|
167
CALL
Merck
MRK
$312B
| $40.1M | 0.06% |
440,100
+40,200
| +10% | +$3.56M |
|
168
CALL
JD.com
JD
$41.1B
| $39.6M | 0.06% |
616,000
-146,300
| -19% | -$8.44M |
|
|
169
CALL
AbbVie
ABBV
$449B
| $39.4M | 0.06% |
257,000
+69,100
| +37% | +$10.6M |
|
|
170
CALL
Pfizer
PFE
$142B
| $38.4M | 0.05% |
732,200
-59,200
| -7% | -$3.02M |
|
171
PUT
Intel
INTC
$491B
| $37.7M | 0.05% |
1,007,700
-44,500
| -4% | -$1.93M |
|
172
CALL
Morgan Stanley
MS
$334B
| $37.5M | 0.05% |
493,400
+115,400
| +31% | +$9.45M |
|
173
CALL
Lowe's Companies
LOW
$114B
| $37.5M | 0.05% |
214,700
+47,200
| +28% | +$9.1M |
|
174
PUT
iShares Morningstar Value ETF
ILCV
$1.3B
| $37.2M | 0.05% |
505,400
+143,000
| +39% | +$9.26M |
|
175
PUT
Upstart Holdings
UPST
$2.77B
| $37.1M | 0.05% |
1,173,700
+285,200
| +32% | +$17M |
|
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IMC Chicago's Q2 2022 Portfolio in Review
As of Q2 2022, IMC Chicago held 1,211 positions worth $71.1B, down 30% from $101B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 61% of the portfolio.
IMC Chicago withdrew a net $4.89B in Q2 2022, closing 161 positions and reducing 487 holdings. Its most notable exit was State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, an estimated $254M position sold in full.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 0.16% of assets, down from 0.28% a quarter earlier, followed by Communication Services and Industrials.
Against the trend, IMC Chicago opened a new position in iShares Russell 2000 ETF worth $91.9M.
- IMC Chicago's largest Q2 2022 buy was iShares Russell 2000 ETF: 542,383 shares worth $91.9M.
- IMC Chicago added most to Vanguard S&P 500 ETF in Q2 2022, an estimated $143M increase.
- IMC Chicago's biggest Q2 2022 reduction was Meta Platforms (Facebook), cutting an estimated $271M.
- IMC Chicago fully exited State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust in Q2 2022, selling an estimated $254M.
- IMC Chicago's ten largest holdings make up 61% of its $71.1B portfolio in Q2 2022.
- IMC Chicago opened 141 new positions and closed 161 in Q2 2022.
- IMC Chicago's portfolio value fell 30% quarter-over-quarter to $71.1B.
Based on IMC Chicago's 13F filing for Q2 2022, filed 5 Aug 2022.